Jay is undergoing a brain scan to diagnose unexplained medical symptoms he is experiencing. During the scan, the technician notices a lot of activity in his basal ganglia. This suggests that Jay may have been thinking of which of the following?
A. Calculating how much money he will owe for the visit if his insurance covers 20% of the cost
B. What he did for each of his children's birthday parties last year
C. The steps he will need to do to change his car's oil after leaving the appointment
D. His grocery list and the items he needs to purchase from the store
Answer: C
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